Old Man Emu Lift Kit for JL

[Arterius2]

Checked Quadratec this morning and it seems like they've added a new lift kit to the JLs
I think they might be pretty popular in the JKs, anyone with past experience with these can chime in on how they ride?

https://www.quadratec.com/p/old-man-emu/-suspension-system-jeep-wrangler-jl-4-door-unlimited

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[rustyshakelford]

I haven’t touched one yet but would be curious. At that price point though I’d say go with the MC true dual rate lift and you’ll get f/r trackbars. To me the OMU seems expensive for what you’re getting

Brett

 

[Uhdinator]

Had a 2.5" OME kit on a 2003 Rubicon 2 dr HT. It only included springs and shocks with the TJ kit and was about half the cost of the JL kit. It was a good ride and not really much different from stock.

 

[Taren]

If you do decide to go with an OME lift kit for the new JLs, be aware that ARB does not provide installation instructions. To quote their purchasing manager:

"The Suspension is installed using the standard practices and procedures outlined in the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual for removal and replacement of components."

Given this, I would suggest that you look at kits which do have installation instructions, especially if you want to install the lift kit yourself.

 

[Remmy]

You're not getting much for the money IMO.

 

[RubiRob]

I haven’t touched one yet but would be curious. At that price point though I’d say go with the MC true dual rate lift and you’ll get f/r trackbars. To me the OMU seems expensive for what you’re getting

Brett

Agree with Brett, $1700 can go a long way elsewhere.

 

[PaPasJP]

I had an OME on my JK and loved it.

But at $1700 I would look at others.

 

[TTEChris]

I had OME light duty springs on my 2dr JK. They were some of the best riding springs I've tried on a JK

 

[Taren]

It's not so much how good the lift kit is (ARB does make good products, admittedly). It's about the level of service they provide.

When I spend $1500+ for a product, I should be able to get (at the very least) installation instructions, as well as first-rate customer support.

Their customer support is all right (nothing to write home about), but had they provided instructions, I wouldn't have needed to call them in the first place.

This is my last purchase of any ARB products.

 

[TRZ]

Extreme Terrain has the lift kit for $1558: https://www.extremeterrain.com/old-...nsion-lift-kit-omejl4dlks.html#product_pics-0

The kit has adjustable front control arms and adjustable front and rear track bars. Based on past experience, the kit will closely approximate stock ride quality.

While I’m not looking to lift my JLUR until the spring, I am tempted to purchase the lift now at that price (other vendors are charging in the $1770 range).

 

[InvertedLogic]

I had the OME HD springs and NitroSport shocks on my TJ. It was really, really stiff around town. Not sure if I would recommend it again.

 

[Arterius2]

I had the OME HD springs and NitroSport shocks on my TJ. It was really, really stiff around town. Not sure if I would recommend it again.

Yes their HD springs are indeed stiff..

Ratings for the springs in the heavy duty kit are 90-190 lbs front and 300 lbs rear. Ouch!

Your profile picture is really similar to @mgroeger!

 

[word302]

If you do decide to go with an OME lift kit for the new JLs, be aware that ARB does not provide installation instructions. To quote their purchasing manager:

"The Suspension is installed using the standard practices and procedures outlined in the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual for removal and replacement of components."

Given this, I would suggest that you look at kits which do have installation instructions, especially if you want to install the lift kit yourself.

I mean, you're removing factory parts and replacing them with aftermarket parts. While I like have instructions, changing out springs, shocks, and front LCAs is about as straight forward as it gets.

 

[Token]

Extreme Terrain has the lift kit for $1558: https://www.extremeterrain.com/old-...nsion-lift-kit-omejl4dlks.html#product_pics-0

The kit has adjustable front control arms and adjustable front and rear track bars. Based on past experience, the kit will closely approximate stock ride quality.

While I’m not looking to lift my JLUR until the spring, I am tempted to purchase the lift now at that price (other vendors are charging in the $1770 range).

The picture shows track bars, but the description doesn't mention them. They are not in the "what's in the box" section either.

 

[InvertedLogic]

Yes their HD springs are indeed stiff..

Ratings for the springs in the heavy duty kit are 90-190 lbs front and 300 lbs rear. Ouch!

Your profile picture is really similar to @mgroeger!

Indeed! I went HD because I carried a bunch of gear in the back most of the time and was tired of nailing bumpstops constantly on fire roads. I will say in the rough stuff, it did great. The faster you went, the better. Around town though, it would rattle your teeth out.

We must have stood on the same rock

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